1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L260 FKJ
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 1994. Recorded mileage 99,570 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L260 FKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 99,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
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L260 FKJ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L260 FKJ) between November 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Shocke”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front ”; “Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) ”.
L260 FKJ Mileage History
- 13/11/202399,015 mi
- 22/11/202499,101 mi+86 mi
- 10/12/202599,547 mi+446 mi
- 19/03/202699,562 mi+15 mi
- 18/08/202699,570 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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